Ofsted school ratings in Sheffield
In Sheffield (Yorkshire and the Humber), 70 of 78 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.7%. That is 2.6 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 89.7%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 5
- Good
- 65
- Requires improvement
- 6
- Inadequate
- 2
- Graded schools
- 78
- rank 66/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Sheffield (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Sheffield | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 5 | 6.4% |
| Good | 65 | 83.3% |
| Requires improvement | 6 | 7.7% |
| Inadequate | 2 | 2.6% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Sheffield
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 4 | 52 | 4 | 1 | 91.8% |
| Secondary | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 90.9% |
| Special | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
More about Sheffield
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Kent90.2%
- Kingston upon Hull90.0%
- Wolverhampton90.0%
- North Northamptonshire89.7%
- Bradford89.5%
- Hertfordshire89.4%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Sheffield are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 70 of 78 graded state-funded schools in Sheffield hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.7%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Sheffield have?
- Sheffield has 5 schools rated Outstanding and 65 rated Good, out of 78 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Sheffield?
- 2 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Sheffield, and 6 rated Requires improvement, out of 78 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Sheffield?
- By phase in Sheffield: 91.8% of 61 primary schools; 90.9% of 11 secondary schools; 50.0% of 4 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Sheffield compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Sheffield ranks 66 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 89.7% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.